Get Your Phone Ready for Gaming

Before you think you need a new phone, try these settings. Often the same phone runs games more smoothly with a little optimization.

1. Free up storage

A full phone slows down. Delete extra photos and apps. Keep at least a few gigabytes free.

2. Turn on Game Mode

Most phones have a game mode that silences notifications and boosts performance. Turn it on.

3. Close background apps

Before you play, close open apps to free RAM so the game runs smoother.

4. Manage updates

Don't let apps auto-update mid-game and steal your bandwidth. Set auto-update to Wi-Fi only or manual.

5. In-game graphics settings

Keep graphics balanced and frame rate high. For PUBG, see this guide.

💡 Not sure how good your phone is for gaming? On GameBench, enter your model to see how many frames it gets in different games.

6. Watch the heat

A hot phone throttles itself. If your phone heats up while gaming, read this guide.

With these steps, you can improve your gaming experience without spending a dime.